The Reluctant Entrepreneur Podcast

Today I’m joined by Scott Trumpolt. Scott Trumpolt is the founder of Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations attract, motivate, and retain top talent through smart, customized compensation strategies.  With years of experience in human resources and compensation design, Scott has worked with companies of all sizes—from fast-growing startups to large...

Welcome to The Reluctant Entrepreneur Podcast—where we dive into the real stories behind entrepreneurship, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Today, we have a fantastic guest who knows all about building careers, businesses, and meaningful conversations.   Joining me is Bryce Batts, the founder of Career Collective, a seasoned career and business coach, and the host of the Wine After...

Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a third-generation chiropractor and health and human potential specialist. With over 40 years immersed in the philosophy of health and well-being, Dr. Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.    Beyond his chiropractic practice, Dr. Kyle is an author, speaker, and educator dedicated to aligning individuals and organizations to a state of wholeness. His unique approac...

Stephanie Utterback is the founder and CEO of Epic BNB, a company that has carved out a unique space in the short-term rental industry. From navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship to building a brand that stands out in a competitive market, Stephanie has seen it all.   In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of her entrepreneurial journey—what inspired her to start Epic BNB, the obs...

Have you ever watched an ad that made you laugh out loud—and actually want to buy the product?  That’s the magic of today’s guest, Joseph Wilkins, the founder of Funny Sales Videos. Joseph has mastered the art of blending humor with marketing to create viral, high-converting video campaigns that don’t just entertain but also drive real business results.   In this episode, we dive into Joseph’s ent...

My guest today is Dominic Rubino. Dominic Rubino is a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He’s founded, developed, and sold multiple companies, focusing on implementing straightforward systems to help contractors work more efficiently and profitably.  As the host of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic educates contractors on the...

Today, I’m thrilled to have a very special guest, Tarra Stubbins, the founder and CEO of Take It Easy Group, a company specializing in providing fractional executive assistant services to help startups and businesses scale successfully.   With over 20 years of experience as a personal assistant, Tarra spent a decade on the road supporting renowned musicians and entertainers, including The Rolling...

Today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss, as we dive into the lifeblood of every successful business: Sales and Marketing. Joining us is Alison Mullins, founder and CEO of Rep Methods, a sales training and consulting firm that empowers entrepreneurs and sales professionals to go beyond simply taking orders and become true rainmakers.  With over two decades of experience in sales, merchandisin...

Building a business is hard enough. It requires grit, determination, and a willingness to face challenges head-on.  But what happens when you add family to the mix? How do you manage the unique complexities of running a business with those closest to you?  Today, we’re diving into that very topic with our guest, Cathy Rinne, CEO of Flex-Line Automation Flex-Line Automation has thrived in the world...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Kristin Zhivago, an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and the owner of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through customer-centric strategies.  Kristin’s entrepreneurial journey began long before she founded Zhivago Partners. With decades of experience as a revenue coach and a deep understanding of how customer...

My guest today is Jonathon Narvey. Jonatgon is the Founder and CEO of Mind Meld PR, a public relations agency specializing in technology companies.  With a background in journalism, he leverages his storytelling skills to help tech brands gain media coverage. Under his leadership, Mind Meld PR has secured placements in major outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, and Bloomberg.  Jonathon emphas...

Today, I’m excited to introduce Dr. Kristin Wild, founder and CEO of Modern Health Solution, a company redefining health and wellness by addressing health challenges at their root: the cellular level. Starting, scaling, and sustaining a business is no easy feat. It’s often accompanied by high levels of stress, and the statistics are sobering. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% o...

My guest today, is Martin Pazzani. Martin  describes himself as a seasoned global executive, a classically trained Chief Marketing Officer in consumer goods and services who morphed into a highly entrepreneurial CEO and startup advisor. He is highly experienced in the executive C-suite, inside an ad agency, with investor groups and shareholders, and as an entrepreneur.  Martin has worked at severa...

Today, I’m thrilled to dive into the world of innovation, resilience, and growth with a guest who has been a pioneer in the field of business communications. Joining me is Philip Portman, the CEO and visionary force behind Textdrip, a groundbreaking platform that’s transforming how businesses connect with their audiences through strategic text messaging. Philip’s journey as an entrepreneur is noth...

Whenever I speak to business groups on the subject of entrepreneurship, I stress the importance on making a social impact, far beyond the goal of selling products or services. I believe every company should be greater than the sum of its parts. My guest today started a business with the sole goal of creating a social impact. Genevieve Piturro is an author, speaker, and the founder of the nonprofit...

From his childhood job shoveling snow, earning $70 a month, to becoming a serial entrepreneur, 19 time number one best selling author, speaker, and interactive online personality and influencer, Mike Koenigs shares his journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges, successes, and more. Mike Koenigs company can be found here: https://superpoweraccelerator.com/reinvent/ https://www.mikekoenigs.com  Mi...

I’m your host, Mike Konrad, the author of The Reluctant Entrepreneur - Anatomy of a Business Start-Up - From Uncertainty to Unstoppable, available on Amazon as a paperback, e-book, and an audible book, and I’m excited to share real stories that reveal the many paths people take to build their own businesses.  Whether you stumbled into entrepreneurship or you’ve always known it was your calling, th...